Jobs: General
Linguistics: Chair of Department/Professor, City
University of Hong Kong

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Date: 29-May-2014From: Human Resources Office
<ensearchcityu.edu.hk>Subject: General Linguistics:
Chair of Department/Professor, City University
of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong KongE-mail this message to a
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University or Organization: City University of
Hong Kong
Department: Department of Linguistics and
Translation [Ref. C/236/49]
Job Location: Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Web Address: http://www.cityu.edu.hk
Job Title: Head of Department of Linguistics
and Translation

Job Rank: Chair of Department; Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic,
fast-growing university that is pursuing
excellence in research and professional
education. As a publicly-funded institution,
the University is committed to nurturing and
developing students’ talents and creating
applicable knowledge to support social and
economic advancement. Currently, the University
has six Colleges/Schools. The University aims
to recruit outstanding scholars from all over
the world in various disciplines, including
business, creative media, energy, engineering,
environment, humanities, law, science, social
sciences, veterinary sciences and other
strategic growth areas.

Applications and nominations are invited for
:
Head of Department of Linguistics and
Translation [Ref. C/236/49]
(to be renamed from Department of Chinese,
Translation and Linguistics with effect from 1
July 2014)

The Position
Reporting to the Provost through the Dean of
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences,
the Head of Department will provide leadership
and strategic direction in research and
professional education for the Department. The
Head will encourage and promote academic
excellence, and steer the Department to enhance
the mission and vision of the University in
alignment with the University’s Strategic
Plan.

The Person
A doctorate degree with strong academic and
professional qualifications, a distinguished
record of teaching, research and scholarship,
and substantial relevant experience in tertiary
education; outstanding management
effectiveness; commitment to teamwork; and
strong communication and networking skills to
build and nurture internal and external
contacts to the benefit of the Department.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The appointee will be offered appointment to an
academic rank commensurate with qualifications
and experience. The Headship appointment will
be on a concurrent basis for an initial period
of three years. Remuneration package will be
attractive and driven by market competitiveness
and individual performance. Excellent fringe
benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and
dental schemes, and relocation assistance
(where applicable).

Information and Application
Further information on the post and the
University is available at the department URL
above.

The University is being represented in this
search by the Korn/Ferry International (H. K.)
Ltd. Please send the nomination or application
with a current curriculum vitae to Mr. T. T.
Ho, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry
International (H. K.) Ltd., 15/F, St. George’s
Building, 2 Ice House Street, Central, Hong
Kong, or email to “LT CITYUkornferry.com”. Applications and
nominations received before 30 June 2014 will
receive full consideration. The University’s
privacy policy is available on the
homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal
opportunity employer and we are committed to
the principle of diversity. We encourage
applications from all qualified candidates,
especially those who will enhance the diversity
of our staff.

City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 4th
among the world’s top 50 universities under the
age of 50 in the Quacquarelli Symonds 2014
survey